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A BBC feature profiles 'dopamine sites' like FoodNeverComes, where users simulate online shopping and food delivery without spending money, and explores the neuroscience of why the ritual of consumption feels rewarding. Experts debate whether simulated buying satisfies cravings or reinforces addictive behavior.
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Wayne Rooney explains that he moved into punditry to find purpose after his playing career and admits he may never return to management. He discussed his role on Match of the Day and his time at the World Cup in a new documentary.
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Justin Verlander recounts on a podcast how Kate Upton tweeted in frustration after he lost the 2016 AL Cy Young Award, and how he asked her to stop. The piece revisits the infamous tweet ahead of its 10-year anniversary.
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A fashion critic reviews Vogue World in Milan, covering A-list attendees like Jennifer Lopez and the runway looks from Italian designers. The piece briefly notes controversy over humanoid robots on the catwalk and sponsor Eli Lilly's fat-jab drug amid fashion's thinness ideals.
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A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order against her nephew Bryan Seaver and his security company over alleged threats and harassment following Parton's death. Court filings describe threatening messages, and a hearing is scheduled for Oct. 7.
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A teammate jokingly called 49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones a 'ladies man' on a podcast, sharing that he receives DMs from women asking to be set up with Jones. The article notes Jones recently became single after breaking up with his college girlfriend.
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A 62-year-old British woman quit her job, sold her house, and has traveled to 15 countries over several years. She describes the decision as freeing and says she wouldn't change a thing.
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An influencer fought a six-foot humanoid robot in a cage match in San Francisco, with footage showing him being kicked across the ring. The robot-fighting company says he actually won and fought multiple robots that night.
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Norway's Prince Sverre-Magnus has begun studies at Forward College in Lisbon, saying he looks forward to living there. The article notes he joins Spain's Infanta Sofia and recounts recent royal family deaths and scandals.
Zelda Williams criticized AI-generated videos of her late father Robin Williams, calling them 'robotic and terrible' and urging creators to 'have some shame' and let him rest. She argued that such deepfakes violate consent and autonomy.
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Keeley Hawes attended Goodwood Festival in a 1940s-inspired vintage green suit and later changed into a swimming costume for a cold plunge. The article also recounts her recent holiday with husband Matthew Macfadyen and details from their marriage.
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An American expat who has visited 71 Wetherspoons shares her favorite locations, go-to orders, and fondness for the chain's bathrooms. The piece is a human-interest lifestyle feature with no political or ideological angle.